Somewhere along the way, Halloween costumes got complicated. Suddenly, getting dressed up required a deep dive into TikTok trends, a last-minute online shopping spree and the kind of DIY commitment usually reserved for a home renovation. I hate (read: love) Gay Halloween too (IYKYK).
But what happened to the good old-fashioned Halloween costume? All the easily accessible classics. I’m making a case for bringing back the basic Halloween costume.
And, honestly, your closet is probably begging you to do the same, too. If you’re feeling the pressure, you do not need to do a niche pop-culture reference, a $150 costume set or an outfit that takes three business days to assemble to have a great Halloween. Much respect to those among us who commit like that—I do appreciate your contribution.
But for the rest of us, sometimes the best costume is the one you can pull together in 15 minutes with things you already own. Last Halloween I wore a mini denim skirt and a jean jacket from my closet, my cowboy boots and the giant belt buckle I already owned and had the best night with my friends. I looked good and the best part is I didn't spend any money and everything I wore has been worn again.
I think because of how flashy celebrity and influencer culture has made Halloween costumes we’re all consumed with doing the most to rack up likes or compliments from strangers on the street. But the most fun part of Halloween is figuring it out yourself. Slicing an old shirt in your closet in half, letting your makeup do the talking, and enjoying the spooky night without blowing out your bank account.
A black dress, boots and a pointed hat? A white bedsheet with two eye holes? Black leggings, a black top, some DIY ears and a little eyeliner for whiskers?
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